Head - SCM, Vantage Nutrition LLP

Group Company

Vantage Nutrition LLP

Primary Responsibilities

1. Supply Chain Strategy & Operations:
•    Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with business goals and client delivery expectations.
•    Ensure smooth coordination between demand planning, procurement, production, quality, and logistics.
•    Identify and implement process improvements to drive efficiency and reduce supply chain costs.
2. Procurement & Vendor Management:
•    Source and manage suppliers for raw materials, packaging components, and third-party services.
•    Negotiate pricing, terms, and SLAs to optimize cost and ensure material quality and availability.
•    Evaluate and develop alternative suppliers to mitigate risks.
3. Planning & Inventory Control:
•    Forecast material requirements based on sales projections and production plans.
•    Ensure optimal inventory levels to avoid stockouts and overstock situations.
•    Coordinate with production planning to align material availability with production schedules.
4. Logistics & Distribution:
•    Manage inbound and outbound logistics for raw materials and finished goods.
•    Ensure timely and cost-effective delivery to clients or distribution centers.
•    Optimize warehousing, freight, and distribution strategies.
5. Compliance & Documentation:
•    Ensure compliance with FSSAI, GMP, USFDA, and other applicable regulatory standards.
•    Maintain accurate documentation for traceability, audits, and certifications.
•    Support client audits and regulatory inspections.

6. Global Operational efficiencies:
•    Ensure standardization of vendors / materials / terms for Global Vantage Nutrition Operations. 
•    Enter into Loger term contracts for Global supplies of products and services.
 

Key Result Areas

    On time delivery in Full 
    Planning & Scheduling
    Logistics planning – good know how of Importing materials
    Vendor Negotiations 
    Cost Leadership 
Key Competencies:
•    Strategic Thinking & Execution
•    Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
•    Vendor Relationship Management
•    Data-Driven Planning
•    Regulatory & Quality Awareness
•    Team Leadership & Collaboration
 

Key Interfaces

Internal Interfaces 
•    Stores
•    Production
•    Quality Control
•    HR and Admin
•    Maintenance
•    Purchase    •  

External 

• Vendors of materials

•    Service providers (varied)
•    Logistics service providers
•    Custom clearance agents (imports)
•    Freight Forwarders (exports/dispatches)
 

Competencies